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"InterContinental Sydney":http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hotel/sydha?_IATA=99503714. It is a spectacular renovation, with $30M put into it, it feels new. Make sure to spring for the Club Intercontinental rate though. There is an absolutely amazing 31st floor lounge that has got to be the most comfortable I've ever been it. It has a 270 degree view from the Sydney Bridge all the way to the botanical gardens. Also, it has a happy hour which is amazing, free wifi and a place to print and scan and fax too. Super friendly folks.

"Quay Restaurant":http://www.quay.com.au/. This is an amazing restaurant, it is perched at the end of the Circle Quay (pronounced "key" in Australia), that is the main ferry area. You get a complete view of the harbor. They have a prix fixe menu that has five selection for four courses. Amazing and delicious. We were there on a night where the moon literally rose over the Sydney Opera house.

"Bather's Pavilion":http://batherspavillion.com.au reviewed at "Eatability.com.au":http://www.eatability.com.au/au/sydney/bathers_pavilion_restaurant.htm. I was last there 13 years ago and it has gotten even better. its now completely renovated and its got a tremendous view. Its a little bit far, but for the ultimate in luxury, charter a water taxi that will get you there in 15 minutes and which will also give you incredible views of Sydney at sunset. Sunset falls right down on the Sydney Bridge. It's in Balmoral and number is (02) 9969-5050. They have a prixe fixe menu as well (all three restaurants we went to did, so maybe this is a trend). I had the rabbit and it was incredible.

"Lenin":http://lenin.com.au. A really spot right on Circular Quay. A great place to sit outside and watch the world go by. Try their Kangaroo sandwich, its really good. Also, we didn't have a chance to try it, but "Minus5":http://minus5experience.com is an ice bar where you can have your vodka in the cold. Like Binjiang One in Shanghai.

"Spit Bridge to Manly Walk":http://travel.webshots.com/album/451842618uneaee or "vice versa":http://www.manlyweb.com.au/information/what_to_do/walks/walkway.asp. Shawn took me on this and it is really amazing. You have to bring your "camera":http://travel.webshots.com/album/451842618uneaee though as the views are spectacular. Take a cab for about 15 minutes to the Spit and then you walk about 10km through the coast and end up in the incredibly cool beach town of Manly. We did it Spit to Manly which is actually way better.

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"Rockpool":http://www.rockpool.com/au and reviewed at "Eatability":http://www.eatability.com.au/au/sydney/rockpool.htm. OK, maybe I had a few too many cocktails, but I thought the food her was amazing. The scallops were really good and the lamb that I had was stupendous.

"AirportLink":http://svc058.bne150v.server-web.com/index.html. It costs about A$38-44 to take a cab or limo from the airport to downtown. If you are near the Circular Quai, there is also a train that takes 10-15 minutes and the terminal is in the airport. You can actually buy tickets on line and it is A$10.50 each trip so a good deal.

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